250th Anniversary
EVENTS CALENDAR
Stay Tuned-lots of things being planned for November and December to end our year-long celebration...this includes:
Sweater-Weather Music Bingo
Points of Interest Scavenger Hunt
Church Service celebrating the long town/church relationship and the 15th anniversary of the Community Cupboard,
holiday porch decorating contest,
fire truck parade, and
New Year's Eve bonfire !
Recent Updates
We have regrettably cancelled the production of EASY MONEY: a locally-written play from Lew and Jean Miller. While there were those who auditioned, we still did not have a full cast. We might try again in a couple months.
NO EXPERIENCE needed, just be willing to meet new people, share some laughs and have some fun.
THANK YOU!
bank ESB's Giving Tree has generously awarded $1100 to the Anniversary events-namely to support two concerts, June 21 and Aug.23.
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Not one but two presentations in September related to Southampton's historic cemeteries!
Judith Miller Conlin, of the Southampton Cemetery Commission introduces us to families and stories from the West Part Cemetery
More Concerts--more fun!
AUGUST 23 - THE 250th BIRTDAY PARTY CONCERT - CONANT PARK featuring another Southampton musician, the Buddy McEarns Band with Veracruzana food truck, ice cream, cupcakes and a special surprise.
JULY 23 - CONCERT-CONANT PARK featuring Southampton's own Barry Searle and The Time Stretchers band.
KING KOUNTRY NIGHT - AT GLENDALE RIDGE
3rd Massachusetts Regiment Visit
LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE OF A CONTINENTAL SOLDIER. WHAT DID THEY WEAR? EAT? HOW DID THEY SHOOT A MUSKET OR TREAT A WOUND?
Szczypta Hike and Pancake Breakfast
A small group of hikers, including scouts aiming for their nature badge, dodged raindrops for an early morning hike on the Szczypta property. They worked up an appetite and joined in on a great pancake breakfast offered by the First Congregational Church. Nearly 150 people enjoyed a great breakfast with real maple syrup!
Trivia Night!
Eleven teams people participated in a lively Southampton trivia night resulting in a sudden-death last question tie-breaker! It was a fun evening and some 90 people learned a bit more about the town's history!
TRIVIA QUESTIONS
Early Years and the First Congregational Church
Miscellaneous
TRIVIA ANSWERS
Early Years and the First Congregational Church
Miscellaneous
Szczypta Conservation Hike
On Saturday, March 29 at 8 am celebrate the Town’s 250th anniversary with a hike on the Szczypta Conservation area, on lower Glendale Road. Meet at the Congregational Church at 7:40 am to form carpools, or at 7:50 at the Szczypta parking area. This is a one mile down and back fairly gentle hike through meadows to a stream. Could be muddy so waterproof footwear is recommended. There could be ticks, also. Dress for the weather.
We will return in time to attend the pancake breakfast back at the Church. Please sign up or ask questions by emailing Cindy Palmer at lucindamail@yahoo.com
Merchandise Order Form
Merchandise celebrating Southampton turning 250 is now available for purchase! Items will be ordered when the minimum purchase requirements have been met. If minimums are not met and the item not ordered, funds will be returned. Order forms should be mailed or delivered to the town clerk's office with your payment by cash or check.
Additional items will be available for purchase in the future, including a grey t-shirt with a color 250th logo and etched stemless wine glasses. Stay tuned for future merchandise items!
Commemorative Stamp Project:
These commemorative stamps were designed by Mr. Hodgson’s sixth-graders at William E. Norris School. As part of an English Language Arts unit, they read a novel with a local history theme whose characters inspired them to learn more about Southampton's history and its 250th anniversary. The artwork on the stamps represents what some 60 students decided were iconic images of their Southampton. Watch here!
March Events
March 21: Town History Trivia -Southampton Country Club 6-9 PM
March 29: Pancake Breakfast-First Congregational Church 9-11 AM
February Events
A picture perfect day for the Scout-sponsored snowbox derby and sledding event on Church Hill. Amazing what can be done with cardboard and duct tape!
Great turnout for Music Bingo in spite of the in-coming snow. Full house and a fun time had by all!
Feb. 15: Valentine's Music Bingo at Paisano's
Come when you can and stay as long as you like! The first bingo games will probably go for a half hour or so, we’ll break for some pizza and then bingo resumes—new players can rotate in! There is no charge to play, drinks are on you, we'll have a few small prizes and just some fun before the snow comes!
Feb. 22: Snowbox Derby at Church Hill
Feb. 25: Edwards Library Book Club: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
Feb. 27: Robin Krawitz-National Park Service. The Underground Railroad in Western Massachusetts. Unfortunately this talk has been postponed and will be re-scheduled for a date later in the year.
Landmark Trivia
WHERE IN SOUTHAMPTON?!?
We will periodically post photos on Facebook highlighting a Southampton landmark to see how much you know about the Town in which we live!
Beard Contest(s) Information
Cold weather is setting in so what better time to grow and showcase those beards of Southampton! Four categories for old and new beards alike! Read through the particulars and decide which one is for you! Category 3 begins January 15th.
Pomeroy Mountain Hike
View from the Top-Jan. 18
View from the Top-Jan. 10
Two more hikes to the top are now scheduled: Friday, January 10th and Saturday, January 18th. Assume a 9:00 -12:00 timeframe. Pre-registration is required, and preference is given to Southampton residents. To register, please email Cindy Palmer at lucindamail@yahoo.com, or text her at 413-320-1312. Groups will meet at Town Hall to form carpools as parking from the starting point is limited. Other details will be provided upon registration.
Weather caused the postponement of a New Year's hike to the summit of Pomeroy Mountain. But on Saturday, January 4th, twenty-seven people completed the hike on a cold and very windy morning!
On New Year's Day a few people did decide to go for a shorter hike at Wolf Hill Sanctuary.
Kick Off Southampton's 250th Anniversary Year
First Winter, Southampton © 1999 Robert Floyd
TWO Inaugural Events on January 1st
Start the day with a guided hike to the summit of Pomeroy Mountain. Registration required as 30 people is the limit, with preference to town residents. Meet at Town Hall at 9 a.m. to car pool. We will enter via Westhampton, over private property, with the owner's permission. The hike is 2-3 miles round trip with a 300-400 foot elevation gain. Views are superb! Return to Town Hall by 11:30. Wear layers, hats and gloves; bring water. Poles and microspikes or cleats are recommended. Please text Cindy Palmer at 413-320-1312 with questions or to register.
**The Pomeroy Mountain hike will be re-scheduled in case of bad weather.
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Then, before the football games, gather the whole family on the front lawn of the First Congregational Church at 11:45 to hear about the town’s founding and to acknowledge its Native American origins, followed at noon by ringing of the church bell 250 times! To warm up, come inside for a light lunch of homemade soups and artisan breads, coffee and cider. Everyone is welcome! Please join in this very special occasion as we begin a year-long celebration of Southampton’s milestone anniversary!
